Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-10-28
AT RES II.
Nj. George weddeii Passes to his FL
nal Rest on a Quiet Sabbath Eve.

Although not unexpected, the announce
mSnt that passed along the streets on Nom
day morning last that George Weddell had
passed quiiely TO rest few minutes past
z o'clock on the evening previous, seut a
thrill of sadness through the whole village.
Mr.. Weddell's obituary might be writ
ten with a few words. viz: He was a
man, and the world is better that he lived
in il.
The deceased was born in Perrysburg,
May I'd, 1887. his parents having arrived
here from Scotland but short time pre-
vious. His father dying while resident
of tliis place his widowed mother remov-
ed to Scotch Ridge, the future home Of the
family.
In lSG4 Mr.. Weddell, as a Lieutenant IN
the l44h Ohio National Guard, was call
ed into the service with his regiment for
100 days and Was made prisoner by Mos
by'- Guerrilas on the day of the expira-
titn'6t his service, near Berryvllle in the
Shenandoah Valley, while the regiment was
on tire road TO Harper's Ferry 10 return
hohie. lie was taken to Libby Prison, aud
shortly after was Transferred, with others
to Columbia s. C. They were next trans
ferred 10 Charlotte, n, c., thence 10 Raj
eigh aud from there TO Goldsboro, fsUai
where they were finally released on parole
having served about seven months in cap
tivity. 1t il most probable that in these
prigatlons and experience the seeds of dis
ease were sown which Frustrated and ctl
him down in the vigor OF manhood.
Upon Mr.. Weddell's return home he was
elected Clerk OF the Wood County Courts
ON the Republican ticket, and he served
Two terms in that office in manner that
won the esteem Of all who come in contact
with him. lie passed through the terrible
ordeal OF the county-seat contest in 1866,
andso laithiully did he perform his duty
10 the whole people Of the county, that he
'dA moi share the full confidence of tile
more radical on either side in the heat OF
the contest. But his sterling qualities
would not permit OF his being swerved
from what lie considered to be his duty.
He has also served in several minor Off
ces in our village and filed all with that
ability and honesty that commanded the
endorsement OF all who had any knowledge
ofor was competent 10 Judge between right
and wrong.
Mr.. Weddell was concietious member
- ID nrrI1 nnI AZ 10
Shipping with that congregation here, re-
lnined his membership with the Scotch
Ridge church.
lie was member of the Stevens Filter
Co, OF Toledo, and the Weddell, William
& Chapman Wooden Bowl factory, bnl
for the past three years has been unable 10
attend to any business transactions, than
duty devolvlng upnn his eldest daughter,
Miss Mary Weddell.
Tlss ends the life work OF another one
al orr best mud most respected citizens,
whose character WIS above reproacl', honest
and fearless IN the discharge OF every dGty,
II kind and indulgent husband aud fhher.
The funeral services took place al
the residence Oh Front street nj p. NJ.
Tur.fsy, Rev. Mr.. Caldwell, Of Scotch
Ridge. tticialing, assisted by Rev. G. 4.
Adams, who Tpuke leelimgly upon the
character and Christian virtues Of the de
ceased. The services Were largely attend
Ell. A delegation from the ES Prisoners ol
War Association, oi Toledo, was present,